Remedial Massage Castlemaine

What is Remedial Massage?

Remedial massage involves hands on manual therapy and includes sub types of massage, such as deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, pregnancy massage, acupressure and myofascial release. Remedial massage is not relaxation massage, although it can be relaxing. Certification requires at least a diploma and you must be registered with a regulatory body. Remedial massage is the only form of massage you can claim under private health insurance.

Remedial massage techniques may help to relieve tight and contracted muscles, improve joint and spine mobility and release myofascial restriction. Musculoskeletal pain can arise from muscle tissue, fascial tissue, bone, joints and nerves. With a thorough assessment, the source of the pain can be identified and then treated accordingly. Remedial massage alone can help to resolve musculoskeletal pain, or it can work to compliment other forms of manual therapy such as physiotherapy, osteopathy or chiropractic therapy. Often, I combine remedial massage and acupuncture in one treatment to achieve best results.

Remedial Massage may help in the management of:

• Tight, painful muscles and trigger point (knots)

• Musculoskeletal related headaches and jaw pain

• Poor posture and postural strain

• Symptoms related to nerve inflammation, i.e numbness, tingling

• Joint stiffness

• Myofascial tension

• Scar tissue formation from surgery or injury

• Back and neck pain

• Sports injuries, sporting preparation and recovery

• Lymphatic drainage and fluid retention

• Stress

• Pregnancy related pain, soreness and fluid retention